“It’s useful to us to see what people keep on their counters. Do they have their pots and pans hanging or tucked away? It’s a neat window into their lives.”
Our analysis of the links 10 cities saw in Facebook’s local news section found funeral home obituaries, years-old stories, and yes, some meaningful local journalism. But not a lot.
“The relationship between us and the publishers is different in a surface where we’re showing the content on the basis of its being high-quality, trustworthy content.”
Plus: A revived hoax on social media leads to attacks on Roma in France, Facebook bans white nationalism, and how “Suspected Human Trafficker, Child Predator May Be in Our Area” became the most-shared Facebook story of 2019.
Starting in May, Facebook will also solicit ideas for ways to build community through local news, looking for around 100 participants to receive funding and mentorship.
“A lot of the time, diversifying content is tied to a financial decision. And while I do think that targeting black women is a very smart financial decision, it was also very important that we communicate that this is out of an authentic desire to fill a void.”
Owen, Laura Hazard. "Refinery29’s Unbothered is made for and by black millennial women." Nieman Journalism Lab. Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard, 12 Mar. 2019. Web. 23 Apr. 2019.
APA
Owen, L. (2019, Mar. 12). Refinery29’s Unbothered is made for and by black millennial women. Nieman Journalism Lab. Retrieved April 23, 2019, from https://www.niemanlab.org/2019/03/refinery29s-unbothered-is-made-for-and-by-black-millennial-women/
Chicago
Owen, Laura Hazard. "Refinery29’s Unbothered is made for and by black millennial women." Nieman Journalism Lab. Last modified March 12, 2019. Accessed April 23, 2019. https://www.niemanlab.org/2019/03/refinery29s-unbothered-is-made-for-and-by-black-millennial-women/.
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